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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Book II, how long has Katherine been married?

2. How old is Katherine in 1554?

3. How many retainers are in Jane's family to serve the household?

4. On February 9, 1554, how many days has Jane been given to talk of holy things?

5. When is Jane tried?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Guilford spend time with Jane when she is at Chelsea?

2. What does Princess Mary do when she learns that Jane has been crowned queen?

3. Why does Edward Seymour, the Duke of Somerset visit Jane's family?

4. What is the last thing Katherine receives from Jane and why does it upset her?

5. What relationship seems to be between Queen Elizabeth and Robert Dudley in the summer of 1559?

6. What does Frances Grey achieve for herself and her daughters by the summer of 1554?

7. Why will John Dudley and his sons be executed?

8. How does Jane go to her execution?

9. Why is it a good thing that Jane did not set her heart on marrying Ned Seymour?

10. In July 1553, why does Katherine tell Jane that she and others are leaving?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Queen Elizabeth had a love affair with Robert Dudley. How would you describe the relationship between Queen Elizabeth and Robert Dudley? Why does scandal make it impossible for them to marry?

Essay Topic 2

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 3

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How does Gregory use idioms in the book? Why are the idioms sometimes difficult to understand? Why do the idioms often require research to understand their meaning? How are some of the idioms used in The Last Tudor unique to the time period and culture?

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